Run & Gun bolt action

[ExtremeX]

Looking for suggestions for a light weight, handy, and easy to wield bolt action rifle.

It's not something I am going to shoot from a bench, or throw a bipod on. I already have the optic; Vortex Viper PST 1-4x.

As of late I have been eyeing the 16" Ruger Ranch in 5.56/223, but I am open to others, but it really seems to fit the bill.

I think CZ makes something similar but I don't remember.

Any suggestions?

I would be good with anything in 223, 308, 6.5 CM, or 243.

Here are some images off Google Inages... trying to build up something like this...

[Scratch705]

if magazine capacity isn't a big issue, henry long ranger in .223/556

it is a lever gun that uses magazines so you can use pointy tip ammo.

[TS77]

mossberg makes a bolt gun too, and they may still make that pump version they had that took ar15 mags

http://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/ruger-gunsite-scout-vs-mossberg-mvp-patrol/

[TS77]

I was wrong, remington makes the pump rifle

http://www.remingtonle.com/rifles/7615.htm

[BigBamBoo]

Here was my old Tikka coyote rig. I had the barrel chopped down to 16 1/2". Made for a very handy carry rifle.

There is now replacement bottom metal that accept AICS mags so you could carry 10+1.



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[Euphoria526]

My vote goes to the MVP predator. That thing is insanely
Accurate and easy to point and shoot.

[KahrMan]

Bolts and the phrase "run and gun" don't work for me. Personally I would look at a pump or lever action if you are dead against a semi-auto. It's too bad that there aren't more centerfire pumps out there.

[Tere_Hanges]

Rem 700 SPS tactical 20", .308 in magpul stock with DBM, takes AICS Mags. I went with the Remmy because I wanted to use AICS mags and the magpul setup was the cheapest way to get there. Its heavy but very handy with the 5rd mag.

Or
Mossberg MVP
CZ527
Tikka T3
Ruger Scout
Savage Scout
Howa Scout

[ExtremeX]

Resize much? Its blowing up my screen, in a bad way lol.

I sold a Remington 700 SPS Tactical in 223 not too long ago, I would have cut it down if I still had it, but I want to try something new.

[Scratch705]

i do not see how a 700 SPS tactical can be a "run and gun" bolt gun at all.... i lifted one before, and with the bipod and scope installed that thing is so damn nose heavy due to the bull barrel you would be liable to drop it on the barrel.

OP is pretty much looking for a Scout Rifle.

The Ruger Gunsite Scout and the Steyr scout are the ones to get to fit the "Scout" name.

there are the other variations like others have listed that is similar, but the above two are the first things that come to mind when i think scout rifle.

[ExtremeX]

Bolts and the phrase "run and gun" don't work for me. Personally I would look at a pump or lever action if you are dead against a semi-auto. It's too bad that there aren't more centerfire pumps out there.

Not dead set against a semi-auto... just already have all that stuff.

Looking for something different, to run and gun with.

A pump would be kinda cool.

[ExtremeX]

Here was my old Tikka coyote rig. I had the barrel chopped down to 16 1/2". Made for a very handy carry rifle.

There is now replacement bottom metal that accept AICS mags so you could carry 10+1.

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Nice, I love Tikka rifles. Nice smooth action on those things. I just never got around to ever buying one.

Cutting one down sounds like a pretty slick idea, I like that build a lot.

I'm good with the OEM stock too. Give me some details on the AICS bottom metal.

[waveslayer]

For a bolt and the price. TIKKA all the way

My wife thinks I only have 3 guns

[BigBamBoo]

Give me some details on the AICS bottom metal.

Here you go:

http://www.cdiprecisiongunworksstore.com/tikka-t3-short-action-dbm/

I have my .223 Tikka set up to use AICS mags. Works well. Here is a video of my .233

[ExtremeX]

OP is pretty much looking for a Scout Rifle.

The Ruger Gunsite Scout and the Steyr scout are the ones to get to fit the "Scout" name.

I'm not explicitly looking for a scout rifle, I already have a scope I want to use and don't want to buy an extended eye relief optic... otherwise I would consider one. That said, I do have a red dot I can throw on it.

... BUT, this entire thing was kinda started by my admiration for the Steyr Scout. I've always liked the thing, think its a great rifle, I just dont feel like dropping that type of coin on one right now.